Finance Assistant; Maternity Cover

Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Location:

Office-based, Doncaster

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Contract:

Fixed Term – Maternity Cover (approx. 12 months)
Salary:
Competitive (above National Minimum Wage)

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Role

Power & Infrastructure Resourcing Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to join our Doncaster-based team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This role plays a key part in supporting the finance function, with responsibility for processing timesheets from a bespoke system, preparing purchase orders and invoices, and providing financial administration support for our growing rail and infrastructure workforce.

Key Responsibilities

* Preparation and processing of weekly timesheets

* Submitting staff hours to the payroll provider on a weekly basis

* Maintaining accurate financial records and data entry

* Managing contingent staff and contractor records

* Maintaining multiple Excel spreadsheets for the Finance Department

* Processing invoices, purchase orders, and expenses

* Assisting the Accounts Manager with ad-hoc administrative and reporting tasks

* Providing customer service support, responding to queries related to pay, billing, and financial processes with clear and professional communication

About You

* Previous experience in a payroll or finance assistant role

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks

* Excellent attention to detail (essential for this role)

* Confident working with numbers and financial data

* Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs essential)

* Strong communication skills and ability to meet weekly deadlines

* A positive, professional team player

What We Offer

* Competitive salary (depending on experience)

* Supportive and friendly working environment

* Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy and established recruitment and finance team